Provençal Herb-Crusted Sockeye
A dinner-party-worthy Provençal salmon for two, oven-roasted over peak-summer Washington tomatoes and finished with a buttery herb crust and briny olive-caper dressing.
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Ingredients
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Wild Caught Sockeye Salmon Fillet (Previously Frozen)12 oz $15.99
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Fresh Organic Heirloom Tomato12 oz $4.99
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Zucchini8 oz $1.79
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Fresh Onions Shallots2 oz $3.99
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Garlic1 clove $0.79
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extra-virgin olive oil2 tablespoons
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kosher salt3/4 teaspoon
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black pepper1/2 teaspoon
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panko breadcrumbs1/4 cup
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chopped fresh parsley2 tablespoons
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Simple Truth Organic® Thyme1 teaspoon leaves $2.49
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unsalted butter, softened1 tablespoon
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lemon zest1/2 teaspoon
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Dijon mustard1 tablespoon
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fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon
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pitted Kalamata olives, chopped1/4 cup
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capers, drained1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 425°F and line a rimmed sheet pan or shallow roasting dish with parchment; allow about 10 minutes for preheating while beginning the preparation.
- Cut 12 ounces Fresh Organic Heirloom Tomato into thick wedges, slice 8 ounces Zucchini into half-moons, thinly slice 2 ounces Fresh Onions Shallots, and mince 1 clove Garlic. Arrange everything on the prepared pan, toss with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, then roast for 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon Simple Truth Organic® Thyme leaves, 1 tablespoon softened unsalted butter, and 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest until evenly moistened.
- Pat 12 ounces Wild Caught Sockeye Salmon Fillet dry and season it with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Brush the top with 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard and press on all of the prepared crumb mixture; clear the center of the pan, set the fillet in place, and roast for 10–13 minutes, until the thickest part reaches 125–130°F for medium or 145°F for fully cooked.
- While the pan roasts, whisk 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil with 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, then stir in 1/4 cup chopped pitted Kalamata olives and 1 tablespoon drained capers.
- Remove the pan from the oven when the thickest part reaches the preferred temperature and rest everything for 5 minutes so the juices settle and the crust stays crisp.
- Divide everything between two warm plates, spoon half of the prepared dressing over each portion, and serve immediately.
Total time: 45 minutes
Estimated cost: About $17–$19 for two, based on listed ingredient prices and pantry staples
Health notes: Approximately 660 calories per serving, with about 40 grams of protein, omega-3 fats, and two generous servings of vegetables.
Drink pairing: A chilled dry rosé complements the tomatoes and herbs while balancing the rich sockeye salmon.